Military

You think you’re stylish? Thank the military for those casual Friday looks!

From corporate suits to rugged streetwear, the influence of military attire is everywhere. This connection was hiding in plain sight, especially for those of us Dhakaites juggling work commutes, the relentless heat, and the ever-changing urban landscape. But how did uniforms and military innovation come to define so many fashion staples?
13 October 2024, 10:29 AM

China military sets up website to report leaks, fake news

China's military launches a website inviting the public to report leaks and fake news, as well as illegal online activities by military personnel, the latest step in a push to ensure Communist Party control over the internet.
19 November 2017, 07:01 AM

NKorea seeks 'equilibrium' with US, says nuclear capability nearly complete

North Korea has said it was seeking military "equilibrium" with the United States as leader Kim Jong-Un vowed to complete Pyongyang's nuclear programme, which he said had "nearly reached the terminal".
16 September 2017, 04:49 AM

Turkey regains control after deadly anti-Erdogan coup bid

Turkish authorities say they have regained control of the country after thwarting a coup attempt by discontented soldiers to seize power from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that claimed more than 250 lives.
15 July 2016, 20:35 PM

Australia employs missile-guided technology to monitor pacers

Australia are making use of technology to the fullest. For the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, the fast bowlers will start training under a technology more commonly used in military settings.
26 May 2016, 09:04 AM

Army fitness camp benefitting Pak cricketers

The Pakistan cricket team have been undergoing training at an army camp and cricketers Younis Khan and Sarfraz Ahmed have said that they are already reaping the rewards.
23 May 2016, 23:22 PM

North Korea 'fires short-range missiles'

North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea's military has said.
10 March 2016, 04:36 AM

Myanmar gets ready for NLD government

Clearly there is lack of confidence in the armed forces. The military is suspicious that the new civilian government may resort to vengeance and throw some of the generals behind bars.
31 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Signs are very alarming

The recovery of a sophisticated sniper rifle and military suits in Chittagong yesterday and Friday's suicide blast at an Ahmadiyya mosque in Rajshahi are alarming additions to the country's security situation, says a security analyst.
27 December 2015, 18:00 PM

Putin sends air-defense missiles to Syria to deter Turkey

In a move raising the potential threat of a Russia-NATO conflict, Russia said Wednesday it will deploy long-range air defense missiles to its base in Syria and destroy any target that may threaten its warplanes following the downing of a Russian military jet by Turkey.
26 November 2015, 09:25 AM

Islamic State figures killed in air strike; Baghdadi not believed among them

Eight senior figures from Islamic State were killed in an air strike while meeting in a town in western Iraq, but the group's reclusive leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi did not appear to be among them.
12 October 2015, 06:45 AM

Iraq IS: Military claims al-Baghdadi convoy hit

Iraq's air force hit a convoy of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a military statement says.
11 October 2015, 14:55 PM

Nato warns on Russian role in Syria

US and Nato express concern over reports that Russia is increasing its military presence in Syria.
10 September 2015, 04:48 AM

30 military cadets hurt in West Point pillow fight

Thirty cadets at the prestigious US Military Academy at West Point were injured when an annual pillow fight tradition turned bloody.
5 September 2015, 14:41 PM

Cyanide 356 times limits found at China blast test point

Cyanide levels more than 350 times standard limits have been detected in water close to the site of deadly explosions in the Chinese port city of Tianjin.
20 August 2015, 11:48 AM

UN to honour 126 ‘blue helmets’

The UN will honour more than 100 “blue helmets”, including eight Bangladeshis, who lost their lives while serving the cause of peace.
28 May 2015, 12:39 PM

Pakistani jets hit militant hideout in northwest, kill 22

Pakistan's military warplanes has pounded a militant hideout in a troubled tribal region along the Afghan border, killing 22 "terrorists."
22 April 2015, 15:02 PM